Supervisor, Food Services

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) proudly operates the Inland Empire Job Corps Center located in San Bernardino, California. MTC is a leading provider of quality educational, training, and career development services to youth and communities across the United States. As a company dedicated to improving the lives of young people, MTC emphasizes professional, caring, and committed employees who are passionate about making a positive impact. The Inland Empire Job Corps Center serves as a vital resource for local youth, offering them opportunities to develop skills, gain employability, and improve their futures through structured training programs.

This full-time Food Services Manager position is a key leadership role within the Inland Empire Job Corps Center. Reporting directly to the director of finance and administration, the Food Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the comprehensive food service operations, which include managing the cafeteria and special center function meal services. This role requires supervising senior cooks, cooks, cook helpers, and student interns involved in work-based learning programs. The manager will ensure that food services align with governmental and organizational directives, maintaining high standards of food quality, nutrition, safety, and customer satisfaction.

The Food Services Manager will be tasked with planning, coordinating, and supervising administrative and food service activities. Duties include menu planning with advanced logging in the MTC Student App for dietary preferences and allergies, overseeing meal orders for students requiring to-go meals, and evaluating staff performance while providing appropriate training and recommending personnel changes in coordination with human resources. Additionally, the manager will assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures to improve food services, conduct regular inspections and audits for contractual compliance, and prepare related reports.

This role is integral to promoting a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all center customers, including students and staff. The manager must ensure appetizing, nutritious, and properly portioned meals are provided in a comfortable setting. Cost control and inventory management are critical to maintain budget limitations and ensure efficient operations. Coordination with the culinary arts Career Technical Training (CTT) program is also part of the role to enhance program integration.

Furthermore, the Food Services Manager will actively contribute to student employability programs by supporting, mentoring, and enforcing the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy to foster career success standards. The manager will maintain accountability for students and property, model appropriate behaviors, and intervene when necessary to encourage positive conduct. This position also involves participation in monthly student satisfaction surveys related to the food services, ensuring continuous improvement based on feedback.

Candidates must meet education and experience requirements, including a bachelor's degree with one year of related experience or an associate degree with two years of related experience, with supervisory experience preferred. The role requires a valid food handler's permit in the state of California, strong communication skills, experience working with youth, and computer proficiency. MTC offers a competitive salary of $71,000 per year along with a robust benefits package.

Management & Training Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that participates in E-Verify and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. This opportunity offers excellent professional development and career advancement for those passionate about making a difference through food service leadership within a youth-focused organization.